Ralph Schwark cubes bread for the sage turkey stuffing that will be part of Thanksgiving dinner today at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manitowoc.

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While other area residents are sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner with family today, Ralph and Jean Schwark of Manitowoc plan to enjoy a meal with their extended church family of more than 100.

The mid-day dinner is in its 13th year at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church on South Eighth Street. The traditional meal, which will be served starting at 11:30 a.m., is open to the public.

The Schwarks have been in charge of planning the dinner since its inception. That means helping buy and prepare up to seven turkeys, 30 to 40 pounds of potatoes, some 10 pounds of ham and all the fixings. ...